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Your Rights when dealing with a LASTMA official

Can LASTMA officials arrest me? LASTMA...

Domestic Abuse Laws in Nigeria

Laws against Domestic abuse in Nigeria Domestic...

7 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Whistle Blower Policy

1. The Whistle-blower Policy is not a Law of the...

Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?

Question: I was driving to  last Sunday and was...

Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2011

About the Law This law of the Federal Republic...

How to handle Sexual Harassment at Work in Nigeria

Sexual harassment at work is a massive problem...

How to make a complaint against a soldier in Nigeria

How to make a complaint against a Soldier in...

How to make a complaint against a Police Officer in Nigeria

Making a Complaint about the Police in Nigeria...

The Nigerian Legal Aid Act

About the Law This Act repeals the Legal Aid...

Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria

What is Same-Sex Marriage Same-sex marriage is a...

Value Added Tax Act Cap V1 LFN 2004

About the Law This piece of legislation was...

Legal Risks involved in running a website

Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...

How to Register a Company in Nigeria

How to Register a company in Nigeria  ...

How to get a Work Permit in Nigeria

Process for Obtaining a Work Permit Foreigners...

How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria

Processing for registering a Trademark in...

How to start a Blog in Nigeria: The Legal Issues

Blogging in Nigeria Just a few years ago,...

How to Register a Patent in Nigeria

Process for registering a Patent in Nigeria What...

Nigeria Minerals and Mining Act 2007

About the Law This Act was established for the...

How to register a Business name in Nigeria

When you are thinking about starting a business...

Salary rights after job termination

Question I was gainfully employed somewhere when...

Are Employment Bonds Legal in Nigeria?

QUESTION: I am a banker currently working with a...

What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria

In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...

9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act

The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria

How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If...

Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider

Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...

Late/Non-Payment of Salary: What to Do?

Question: “My employer has not paid my last...

Employees’ Compensation Act 2011

About the Law This Act of the Federal Republic...

11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act

Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...

Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights

What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an...

Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?

Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...

How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria

Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...

10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law

The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011   1. The Lagos...

7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of

Are you a tenant or potential tenant? You need...

10 Steps to Buying Property in Lagos

Legal Guide to buying Property in Lagos Buying...

How to get a Grant of Probate in Nigeria

How to get a Grant of Probate This article will...

What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria

Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...

How to Evict a Tenant in Lagos

The Process for Evicting a Tenant in Lagos...

4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement

Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...

Can a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?

QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my...

Understand the Nigerian Constitution in 300 seconds

Understanding the Nigerian Constitution  This...

8 Strange Nigerian Laws

  For a bit of fun, we at LawPàdí decided...

Can you appeal a UK Tourist Visa Rejection

If your application for a visa to the United...

Electoral (Amendment) Act, 2010

About the Law This law of the Federal Republic...

National Identity Management Commission Act 2007

About the Law This Act was passed to establish a...

Understanding the Nigerian Court system

First things first, in Nigeria there are no...

Why is ‘Lady Justice’ in front of Nigerian courts?

In front of every Judicial building and all the...

How to complain about a LASTMA official

    If you have a complaint about the...

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria

How to get a Divorce in Nigeria   This...

Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria

 Grounds for Divorce in Nigeria Divorce in...

Domestic Violence Prevention in Lagos

Domestic Violence in Lagos State The Lagos State...

10 Reasons why you need a Will

Why Every Nigerian Needs a Will A will is a...

Steps to Legally Adopt a Child in Nigeria

Who can adopt a Child in Nigeria? Both single...

How much does a Divorce cost in Nigeria

Divorce Fees in Nigeria There are no fixed fees...

How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria

Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...
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